November 25, 2024RFK, Jr., Could Run the Agency That Oversees CDC, FDA and NIH. Heres What That Means for Public HealthRFK, Jr., could restructure the CDC, FDA and NIH in pursuit of his flawed vision of public health. Plus, we discuss chimpanzees at play and the first-ever close-up image of a star. Anaissa Ruiz Tejada/Scientific AmericanSUBSCRIBE TO Science QuicklyApple | Spotify | RSSRachel Feltman: Happy Monday, listeners! For Scientific Americans Science Quickly, Im Rachel Feltman. Lets kick off the week by catching up on the latest science news.First, weve got a brief update from Tanya Lewis, a senior editor covering health and medicine at Scientific American. Shes here to unpack the news that President-elect Donald Trump plans to put Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., in charge of the Department of Health and Human Services. What follows is a brief conversation Tanya and I recorded a couple days back.Tanya, what is RFK, Jr.s background in regard to health?On supporting science journalismIf you're enjoying this article, consider supporting our award-winning journalism by subscribing. By purchasing a subscription you are helping to ensure the future of impactful stories about the discoveries and ideas shaping our world today.Tanya Lewis: RFK, Jr., is an environmental lawyer by training, but he has no medical background, and he has very strong anti-vaccine views. Hes argued that vaccines cause autismwhich is, of course, debunked.Hes also made lots of false and exaggerated claims about the dangers of water fluoridation. Hes argued for unproven and potentially dangerous therapies like hydroxychloroquine and ivermectin for COVID and chelation, which is a method of removing heavy metals from the body for autism and, of course, it doesnt work for that.He also wants to end what he calls the [Food and Drug Administrations], quote, war on public health, which includes regulation of raw milk and some unproven stem cell treatments. He also wants to stop the, quote, revolving door between industry and government and regulate ultra-processed foods, although its not really clear how he would actually do those things.Feltman: And so what does it actually mean that hes been nominated into this role?Lewis: I think his nomination suggests that the Trump administration has very little regard for established medical science. His views on vaccines and fluoride just really go against the consensus of most public health experts and decades of research on their safety and efficacy.And its not yet clear that he will even be confirmed by the Senate, so he may not even have a chance to implement this agenda.Feltman: Assuming that, you know, he does get to step into this role, what kinds of power would he actually have?Lewis: So as head of HHS, the Department of Health and Human Services, he will be in charge of the FDA, the [Centers for Disease Control and Prevention], the [National Institutes of Health] and pretty much all other health departments, so he would have enormous power to fire people, to hire people and totally restructure these agencies. He could also fill FDA and CDC advisory panels with vaccine skeptics, which would be, obviously, probably a bad thing because these agencies are supposed to be tasked with protecting peoples health and vaccines are a huge part of that.One interesting thing about RFK, Jr., is that he actually has a very long-standing record of being pro-abortion. He has said in the past that he would support abortion through the ninth month, although I think hes backtracked on that a little bit. But his pro-abortion stance could actually get in the way of him getting confirmed by a pretty conservative Congress.Feltman: What kinds of decisions and restrictions and allowances can this group of agencies make?Lewis: So as head of HHS, the Department of Health and Human Services, RFK Jr. would oversee the FDA, the agency responsible for making sure that every medication that is on the market has been tested rigorously for safety and efficacy. And hed be in charge of CDC, which has a huge role in protecting Americans public health, not just in pandemics but in, you know, everyday life, constantly alerting the public. So thats a very important role. Hed also be in charge of NIH, the National Institutes of Health, which is our primary source of government funding for biomedical research. And he would also be in charge of other smaller government health agencies that also have very important roles.Feltman: Tanya, thanks so much for coming on to unpack all this for us.Lewis: Yeah, thanks so much for having me.Feltman: In other national health news the U.S. surgeon general released a new report on tobacco use and secondhand smoke exposure last Tuesday. The report states that although smoking has declined by more than 70 percent in the U.S. since 1965, that drop hasnt benefited all Americans equally. American Indian and Alaska Native people have higher smoking rates than other ethnic and racial groups, and people who identify as gay, lesbian or bisexual are more likely to smoke than their straight counterparts. The report also noted that people living in poverty are almost twice as likely to smoke as those living above the poverty line. Whats worse is that some of those disparities have actually increased since 2000. The story is similar when it comes to secondhand smoke exposure. While the number of related deaths has dropped by more than half since 2006, secondhand tobacco exposure remains disproportionately high for Black people, adults with lower education levels, children and people with lower incomes.The report pins these disparities on several likely factors, including tobacco marketing campaigns that target specific groups and neighborhoods as well as stress and financial barriers to treatment. So, in addition to your standard smoking cessation policies, the report calls for policies that address disparities in access to health care and education overall. If you or someone you care about is ready to cut down on tobacco use, you can find resources to help by calling 1-800-QUIT-NOW or visiting the website SmokeFree.gov.Okay, now its time to zoom way outand then back in againto catch up on some space news. Last Thursday astronomers unveiled the first-ever close-up image of a star from outside the Milky Way galaxy. This distant celestial body is about 2,000 times bigger than our sun, and it sits inside a galaxy that orbits our own. Dont get too excited about the visual: it looks like a glowing blob surrounded by a slightly-less-glowing oval. But scientists are pretty psyched about that ring, which they think could be tied to a burst of ejected material just before the star goes supernova. The new imaging reveals that the star has gotten dimmer over the last decade, which tracks with the theory that it could be shedding material and reaching the end of its life.To end things on a playful note, lets check out a pair of new studies on one of our closest animal relatives: chimpanzees, of course. Though, side note, I actually hated when people forget that bonobos are also our other closest animal cousins, but these studies are about chimps, so I wont go on my full bonobo rant.The first study, which came out last Wednesday, focuses on the phenomenon known as social contagion. Thats when a behavior, idea or emotion spreads through a social networklike, an infectious laugh for example. Researchers spent hundreds of hours observing chimps to catch them executing so-called affiliative behaviors: those are things they do that promote positive social engagement. In this case, those affiliative behaviors were grooming each other and engaging in play. The study suggests that both activities are subject to social contagion: individuals were more likely to initiate these behaviors after watching other chimps do the same. The researchers hope that building a better understanding of how contagious behaviors impact the social cohesion of a group can help us wrap our heads around how and why this copycat phenomenon evolved.Another study, published last Thursday, investigated adult social play in chimps. While kids obviously play more than adults in the human world, most grown-ups do still playwhether that comes in the form of a local softball league or a Dungeons & Dragons campaign. The researchers behind the new study say that adult play in nonhuman animals is generally assumed to be rare, but their work studying these chimps suggests otherwise. The scientists studied 57 wild adult chimps and found that the animals played with one another on a regular basis. They did things like wrestle and chase each other while making what chimp researchers call play faces. This expression is often compared to a smile, though it doesnt look like a human grin. In fact, if you ever see a chimp baring all its teeth at you, assume theyre in distress. A happy chimp will cover their top teeth while letting their mouth hang open, exposing just their bottom chompers.Whats really cool about this study is that the adult chimps had a tendency to play together before doing things requiring group cooperation, like defending their territory from outsiders or going hunting. They were also more likely to play when things got tense due to in-group competition or fighting. In other words, it seems like horsing around is an important part of keeping this chimp community together. While the researchers cant be sure that this is how the entire species uses play, theyre hoping to study other wild groups to find out. But I dont think you need to wait for that follow-up before planning your next game night.Thats all for this weeks news roundup. Well be back on Wednesday to talk about the psychology behind your Black Friday shopping spreeand how to keep all that marketing from hijacking your brain. And just to give you a quick heads up, well be taking a break from posting new episodes on Friday and next Monday.Science Quickly is produced by me, Rachel Feltman, along with Fonda Mwangi, Kelso Harper, Madison Goldberg and Jeff DelViscio. This episode was edited by Anaissa Ruiz Tejada. Shayna Posses and Aaron Shattuck fact-check our show. Our theme music was composed by Dominic Smith. Subscribe to Scientific American for more up-to-date and in-depth science news.For Scientific American, this is Rachel Feltman. Have a great week!

Mass Effect director Casey Hudson's "AAA" sci-fi game cancelled, studio closingDue to "unexpected shortfall of funding".Image credit: Humanoid Origin News by Matt Wales News Reporter Published on Nov. 25, 2024 Humanoid Origin, the studio founded by former Mass Effect director Casey Hudson in 2021, is ending development of its untitled sci-fi game and shutting its doors, after an "an unexpected shortfall of funding left [it] unable to sustain operations."Hudson, who also served as BioWare general manager before departing the studio in 2020, announced the establishment of Humanoid Origin (initially Humanoid Studios) in June 2021, teasing it was working on an "all-new IP". A year later, Hudson shared a little more information on the "multi-platform AAA game", as well as early concept art, calling it a "character-driven narrative in an all-new science-fiction universe".Today, however, Hudson released a statement announcing the project's termination and the closure of the studio. "Earlier today, we informed our staff that Humanoid Origin will be shutting down," he wrote. "Despite efforts to shield the studio from broader challenges in the industry, an unexpected shortfall of funding left us unable to sustain operations.""We're heartbroken that we will not be able to bring our new science-fiction universe to completion," Hudson continued. "Our main concern at this time however is for our team, and we are committed to supporting them in their transition to new employment. "In our time together, the team achieved incredible progress, and demonstrated that it's possible to do amazing work while fostering a culture of fun and creativity. We thank them for their talent, courage, and friendship. "Thank you to everyone who supported us throughout our journey."Humanoid Origin is the latest studio to be impacted in what continues to be a devastating year for games industry employees, with over 14,000 people estimated to have lost their jobs so far. That's compared to the 10,500 games industry workers who were laid off across the entirety of 2023. Back in March, GamesIndustry.biz's Chris Tring, writing for Eurogamer, took a closer look at the circumstances leading to such massive numbers of job cuts over the last few years.

Amazon's releasing individual trailers for its Secret Level show if you're curious about that Concord episodeAhead of December launch.Image credit: Amazon News by Matt Wales News Reporter Published on Nov. 25, 2024 Amazon's intriguing Secret Level anthology series is almost upon, bringing 15 episodes of brand-new stories set in familiar video game worlds. And following on from its recent series trailer, Amazon is now releasing individual teasers for each episode, offering a closer look at the likes of Spelunky, Unreal Tournament, and, of course, that posthumous turn for Concord.Secret Level, if it's so far managed to pass you by, comes from the creative team behind Netflixs sci-fi anthology series Love, Death & Robots. Like that show, Secret Level is all about the flashy CGI animation, but here, episodes draw inspiration from existing video games - featuring familiar settings and characters in new adventures - rather than sci-fi tales.Armored Core, Concord, Crossfire, Dungeons & Dragons, Exodus, Honor of Kings, Mega Man, New World: Aeternum, Pac-Man, Sifu, Spelunky, The Outer Worlds, Warhammer 40K, plus a number of PlayStation Studios games all feature in Secret Level's inaugural season, and we've seen brief glimpses of at least some of these already. However, as part of its big pre-release push, Amazon is now highlighting each individual episode on social media, publishing brisk 20-second-long teaser trailers revealing a little more than what's been shown before. To see this content please enable targeting cookies.Concord, above, is arguably the most fascinating of these, if only because it effectively serves as an unanticipated eulogy for Sony's ill-fated 5v5 shooter Concord - in an episode Secret Level creator Tim Miller recently said showed the "potential of this world and the characters". But there's more too, with Amazon also sharing a look at The Queen's Cradle, based on Dungeons & Dragons, as well as Sifu's It Takes a Life, Unreal Tournament's Xan, the Spelunky themed Tally, plus And They Shall Know No Fear - a sequel to the events of Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2.You can see all Amazon's currently released teaser trailers by clicking on their episode titles above, and if you're left sufficiently intrigued, Secret Level - which stars the likes of Keanu Reeves, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Kevin Hart, Ariana Greenblatt, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Clive Standen, and Laura Bailey - launches via Prime Video on 10th December.

You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games here Contents hide For as broken as Stalker 2 can be sometimes, especially with the games busted A-Life system fans are trying to fix, its gameplay is mostly solid. However, one awesome mod for the new survival game has released to fix my personal biggest gripe with the title by adding ledge climbing.Stalker 2 mod adds ledge climbingThere are numerous times when exploring the world of Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl where youll come across a fence or waist high wall that you wish you could just hop over. With mantling being such a huge part of nearly every modern FPS game, being able to clamber over objects is pretty much second nature.A new mod by KennymyLenny has gained traction on Nexus Mods with over 12,000 downloads. Simply dubbed Ledge Grabbing, the new mod allows you to climb over any object that is just above head height.Ever wonder why Skif, an ex-soldier, cant even pull himself over a 3 feet tall fence or ledge? the modder writes. This mod allows you to mantle onto anything just above head height. No more crouch jumping like its a 2004 source game.With this mod, players can now enjoy more free movement to hop around some of the more locked-in arenas to get the drop on your enemy. While the stealth system is also a bit finicky, having more freedom is always a great thing.Making the game less annoyingThe arrival of ledge grabbing in Stalker 2 via this mod is, honestly, a must-have arrival for the game. In the unmodded version of the game, there is a form of mantling in the game, but it only works on very low walls, most of which players can already jump over.By using the mod, theres now no annoyance over knowing what walls you can or cant jump over. However, there may be some scenarios in the game where youll become too powerful by being able to quickly hop over a wall when enemies can not.For more Stalker 2 content, read S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of ChornobylPlatform(s):PC, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series S/X, Xbox Series XGenre(s):Action, Adventure, RPG, Shooter, Survival HorrorSubscribe to our newsletters!By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Share

You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games here Contents hide It has been a strong year for PlayStation Plus subscribers, and November has been particularly excellent with the recent additions to the Extra tier. If you are not a subscriber already, now is the perfect time to re-join Sonys subscription service thanks to the current Black Friday discounts. However, if youre still unsure, you may want to wait for the imminent PS Plus December 2024 games reveal date to pass, and you may also want to be aware of the 19 games set to leave next month. There is a lot of great games for PlayStation loyalists to anticipate very soon. The early access release date for Path of Exile 2 is next month, meanwhile, more Xbox console exclusives are coming to PS5 with Indiana Jones confirmed for 2025. There is also the likelihood that the excellent Stalker 2 will come to PS5 once its timed exclusivity with Xbox comes to an end. While 2025 is shaping up to be another excellent year for PlayStation, all of us are hoping that Sony ends the current year in fine fashion with some great PS Plus December 2024 games. The reveal date is very imminent, and the launch coincides with the deadline for Sonys Black Friday discounts.PS Plus December 2024 games reveal dateThePS Plus December 2024 Essential games should be revealed on November 27th. The next batch of Essential offerings is always revealed one Wednesday before the next crop of announced giveaways come out. SonysPlayStation Blogpost confirms that the next Essential selection will be released on December 3rd. As for Extra and Premium, they should be announced on December 11th. Sony typically announces the Extra and Premium additions on Wednesday one week after the release of the Essentials, and the new Extra and Premium additions should then become playable on December 17th. Before December 3rd arrives, make sure to claim the current Essential giveaways: Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 Turbocharged, Ghostwire Tokyo, and Death Note Killer Within. Even if you dont plan on playing them right now, make sure to add them to your library so you can play them for free some other time in the future.Games leaving PS Plus in December 2024 Below are all 19 games known to be leaving PS Plus in December 2024: Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 Turbocharger Dec 2nd (Essential) Ghostwire Tokyo Dec 2nd (Essential) Death Note Killer Within Dec 2nd (Essential)Stranger of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin trophies(Extra)Judgment trophies(Extra)Dead Island trophies(Extra)Dead Island Riptide trophies(Extra)Moonscars trophies(Extra)Grime trophies(Extra)Tinykin trophies(Extra)Evil Genius 2 World Domination trophies(Extra)Gigabash trophies(Extra)Prodeus trophies(Extra)Metal Hellsinger trophies(Extra)Soulstice trophies(Extra)Vampire the Masquerade Coteries of New York trophies(Extra)Mega Man 11 trophies(Extra)Mega Man Legacy Collection trophies(Premium)Mega Man Legacy Collection 2 trophies(Premium)All of the above Extra and Premium departures come courtesy of True Trophies, and they will leave on December 17th. Looking at the above departures, there are some great games sadly leaving Sonys subscription library. Metal Hellsinger is phenomenal, especially for fans of heavy metal and talents such as Alissa White-Gluz, meanwhile, Judgement is an excellent detective game from the folks responsible for the Yakuza series. Dead Island is brilliant zombie-killing fun, the Mega Man games are beloved classics, and Stranger of Paradise is one of the more recent infamous additions to Final Fantasy. Black Friday deadline Now is your best opportunity to resubscribe to PS Plus thanks to Sonys Black Friday discounts for the PSN store. If you are unsubscribed, you can get a 12-month subscription for the below prices: Essential 47.99 (save 20% off 59.99)Extra 74.99 (save 25% off 99.99)Premium 83.99 (save 30% off 119.99)The deadline for Sonys Black Friday discounts is December 2nd. There are a lot of great games discounted on the PSN store, too, including EA Sports FC 25, Hogwarts Legacy, and over a hundred more. In other PlayStation news, Sony could secure ownership of Elden Ring developer, FromSoftware, in a matter of weeks.Subscribe to our newsletters!By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Share

Furniture deals come and go, but not the Article Black Friday sale, which is one of those once-a-year occurrences that we feel inclined to holler about. Ahead of the holiday weekend, the Vancouver-based furniture and home decor company is offering substantial discounts on a curated selection of its best-sellers.The Best Deals at the Article Black Friday SaleThe Best Lighting Deal: Moon Gold Table Lamp, $149 $99The Best Sofa Deal: Sanders Velvet Sofa, $999 $849The Best Shelving Deal: Mysen Cabinet, $599 $349The Best Bed Frame Deal: Tessu Upholstered Bed, $899 $799The Best Lounge Chair Deal:Oren Velvet Lounge Chair, $699 $599In case youre unfamiliar with its wares, the retailer was founded by four engineers in 2013 and has made a name for itself producing stylish, high-quality furniture at accessible prices. Though often lumped into the same price category as other major retailers like Amazon, Target, Wayfair, and Walmart, Article sells directly to consumers online, offering beautiful, well-crafted pieces that hew to modern styles (think chubby legs, modern cutouts, and Scandinavian-inspired silhouettes) delivered straight to your door. During the busiest shopping week of the year, Article is offering markdowns of up to 40% off sitewide, from plush seating to sturdy shelving, so you can upgrade every room in the house.ArticleLizzie SouflerisArticle Moon Gold Table LampPerfect for a bedside table, desk, or cozy reading nook, the Moon Table Lamp is a trend-forward piece that adds warm ambient lighting to any space. Contributor Andrea Lewis particularly loved the seamless assembly process as well as the simple, petite, and versatile midcentury-modern design when she tested it. Its proof that good design shines brightest in the details.Article Sanders Velvet SofaWith its squat legs and pillowy arms, the Scandi-inspired Sanders sofa looks like its wrapping you up in a warm hug. A lush velvet upholstery, available in caramel or emerald shades, adds depth to any living room, while the plush cushions make it feel warm and cozy. Its a versatile sofa that makes a statement without overwhelming the space.Article Muhly Oak SideboardTheres not a huge sale on this chubby-legged sideboard, but if you were already eyeing it, the extra $60 helps. And with ample storage space behind its sliding doors, the shelves are ready to hide your clutteror showcase your secret collection of vintage board games. Its available in white or smoked oak colorways.Article Cigar Leather LoveseatThe Cigar Leather Loveseat packs a whole lot of charm into a compact frame. Upholstered in rich, full-grain leather that develops character over time, this loveseat has a low-profile silhouette and a structured shape that lends itself well to a reading nook or living room setting.Article Mysen CabinetSmall but seriously stylish, this cabinet could fit in just about anywhere. Its one of the Black Friday furniture deals were most excited about. Style the shelves with your favorite coffee table books, a few plants from your collection, or a statement vase. And when you pop open the doors, youve got a place ready to stash everything from your vinyl collection to that pile of important papers youve been meaning to sort through.Article Faydra Open BookcaseThe Faydra Open Bookcase puts a new spin on open shelving with its curved lines and wide shelves for stacking books and arranging tchotchkes. Opt for a moody black color for a bolder take or the natural ash stain to blend in with your interiors.Article Oren Velvet Lounge ChairThis velvet lounge chair makes the most of rich texture and elegant curves. The oversized seat and plush back cushion implore you to sit and stay awhile, while the piping helps keep things fresh and modern.Article Tessu Upholstered BedThis is your limited time ticket to a bedroom upgrade without the fuss. Clean lines and a low-profile frame keep things modern and minimal, while the subtle wood legs and a softly padded headboard add just a touch of warmth to this bed frame. It's the kind of bed that makes hitting the snooze button feel totally justified.Article Turoy Swivel Lounge ChairWith its playful curves, textured boucl fabric, and smooth swivel base, the Turoy promises that youre in store for some pizzazz. Available in four neutralsfrom the bold Catalina Blue seen here or other muted tonesits easy to find a Turoy that fits your space.

The holidays are finally in sight, and that means plenty of incoming home sales to help you style your space. Thanks to early Black Friday mattress deals, you can already get a head start on revamping your bedroom. Like we've always said, we here at AD are very dedicated to sleep and sleep-related products like mattresses that ensure youll have the best nights rest. And just as were dedicated to finding and reviewing those products, were also dedicated to finding the best deals on said products during major sales events like Black Friday.This is why were bringing you all the best early Black Friday mattress sales this yearas well as deals on furniture, home decor, and, of course, all of the best sheet sets on the internet from Parachute and Brooklinen. Sweet dreams, fellow shoppers.Shop our top picks for the best Black Friday mattress deals:Best organic mattress deal: Avocado Green Mattress was $1,999, now $1,699Best hybrid mattress deal: DreamCloud Premier Hybrid was $2,196, now $949Best mattress deal for side sleepers: Nolah Original 10" was $1,449, now $942All prices shown are for Queen size mattresses unless otherwise noted.Avocado Green MattressFormer AD PRO editor Katy Olson suspected the firm, but not overly so Avocado mattress helped relieve some of her nightly allergy sneezing. The brand makes its mattresses with 100% natural latex rubber grown on sustainable farms, along with GOTS-certified organic cotton and wool, ensuring that there are no harmful chemicals or toxic fire retardants. And during their sitewide sale, the brand is taking up to 20% off on all mattresses. (You can also score up to 50% on bedding and 10% on pillows and bed frames and furniture.)Avocado GreenNectarThe Nectar mattress has received the top mattress award in our Sleep Awards. Not one but two AD stafferssenior SEO manager Katie Henwood and senior digital features editor Nick Mafihave slept soundly on their Nectar purchases. According to Henwood, This mattress is a dream come true for all kinds of sleepers. It offers extra support without sacrificing comfort, and getting into bed each night is like falling into a cloud. Right now the brands offering up to 50% off everything, plus an extra $100 off when you spend $1,000 for their early Black Friday mattress sale.The Nectar Memory Foam MattressDreamCloudOur tester said that her DreamCloud mattress felt more luxe than the price would suggest, giving it an 8/10 comfort rating. She noted that the box is heavy upon delivery, but the bed is easy to unbox and set up once its found its place in the bedroom. The bed is a perfect blend of soft and firm and springs back into place right after she gets up, with no indent left behind. During DreamClouds Black Friday sale, you can save 50% off any one of the brands high-quality mattresses and an extra $100 when you spend $1,000.DreamCloud Premier HybridSaatvaThroughout the bed-in-a-box boom, Saatva has bridged the gap between traditional mattresses and the bevy of DTC brands that are now occupying the space. Thanks to elevated materials and white-glove delivery, its made-to-order mattresses have quickly become a darling of the sleep world. The brands Black Friday sale is here, offering up to $600 off sitewideincluding the Saatva Classic and AD contributor Bailey Bergs favorite Loom & Leaf memory foam mattress. Berg loved the mattress because of its Goldilocks blend of comfort and sustainability, which go along nicely with its impressive durability and gel-infused cooling that is ideal for hot sleepers. (Though if you prefer an innerspring option to memory foam, opt for the Saatva Classic mattress.)Saatva Loom & Leaf MattressNolahNolah prides itself on being one of the best mattresses for side sleepers thanks to its proprietary Cooling Nolah AirFoam, which provides superior pressure relief, keeps you cool, and contours perfectly to your body. Care to test out their claim? Nows a great time, considering the brands offering 35% off mattresses and two free pillows while supplies last. You'll even get an additional $50 off mattresses with our exclusive promo codeAD50OFF now through December 9.Nolah Original 10" MattressWayfairWayfair already keeps things pretty affordable (hence why we included two of their mattresses in our best affordable mattress round-up). The deals sweetened even more thanks to Wayfairs Black Friday saleduring which you can score up to 80% off.8" Medium Memory Foam MattressParachuteAlready have a full bed of Parachute linens? Make sure to take it another step with the brands medium-firm Eco Comfort Mattress. Parachute strives to remain intentional in all the materials they use for their products, whether its Portuguese European flax for their linen or Egyptian cotton for their sateen sheetsand the same goes for their mattress. Made of pure New Zealand wool, 100% organic cotton, and tempered steel, AD contributor Kristen Flanagan recommends it for anyone especially concerned about the materials that make up their mattress. I am super sensitive to harsh chemicals and itchy fabrics, which makes this a great option for me, Flanagan says. Available in sizes from a twin to a California king, you can get this mattress for 30% off. And be sure to check our round-up of Parachutes best Black Friday deals for more fun gifts this holiday season.Eco Comfort Mattress

Oh BoySorry, God of War fans, but Kratos actor Christopher Judge has put a damper on those announcement rumours he might have accidentally startedThere are some announcements coming though. Just not God of War ones.Image credit: Santa Monica Studio News by Oisin Kuhnke Contributor Published on Nov. 25, 2024 The voice of Kratos himself Christopher Judge seemingly teased a God of War announcement recently, except there isn't actually one coming.It's already been a couple of years since God of War Ragnarok came out, if you can believe it, so of course fans of the series have started to wonder when we might see another one from Santa Monica Studio. There's not been any official word on anything, but last week Kratos actor Christopher Judge held an Instagram live which fueled some rumours that some God of War announcements would be coming in the next couple of weeks, specifically with something arriving December 1. "The next two weeks are gonna be chock-full of announcements and all kinds of good stuff," the actor said, continuing on to say, "December 1st, we will be making a major announcement - which I can't wait to do 'cause a lot of you asked me: 'What's coming next?'"To see this content please enable targeting cookies. As gamers are wont to do, they took this as confirmation that Sony would be revealing something to do with God of War, despite Judge seemingly not mentioning the game, and as it turns out these announcements have nothing to do with the series. Taking to Twitter on his personal account, quoting a tweet about his comments, the actor clarified: "Absolutely not true! You cant tease something you know nothing about. I will be making announcements in the near future," he confirms, but "I can guarantee none of them will be about OUR beloved God of War. I am awaiting updates just like everyone else." To see this content please enable targeting cookies.So, yes, there are announcements coming, and yes, they involve Judge, but no, they don't involve Kratos et al. Those are just generally fans of Judge will be happy to hear this I suppose, but sorry God of War fans, there's nothing here for you right now, go home and replay them or something, I'm not your mum.

That's All, FolksDiablo 4 players who own Vessel of Hatred will be getting exclusive content in future seasons, but the bonus may not be as big as you thinkAs Diablo 4 seasons continue to roll out, anyone who forked out for the Vessel of Hatred expansion will continue seeing exclusive benefits. News by Sherif Saed Contributing Editor Published on Nov. 25, 2024 You may have missed this in the midst of all the exciting content coming to Diablo 4 with Season 7 - the PTR for which starts next week, but Blizzard does have bonuses planned for Vessel of Hatred owners.This goes for Season 7, which kicks off in late January, as well as future seasons. Assuming the developer isnt hiding any last-minute surprises, however, the bonus is, well, not that big of a deal in the grand scheme of things.To see this content please enable targeting cookies. This trend actually started with Season of Hatred Rising, Diablo 4s currently-active season. Diablo 4 introduced the concept of Runewords with the start of that season, but the feature was (and remains) only available to players who own Vessel of Hatred.The concept of Runes isnt entirely new to Diablo, of course. Like a few things in Diablo 4, it was borrowed from Diablo 2. Runewords are socketable gems that require a condition to be met for their effects to be triggered. Many of the few that currently exist in the game allow certain previously class-exclusive skills to be activated by other classes.Now that Season 7s whole deal has been revealed, we know that more Runewords (and Runes) will be introduced to the loot pool. Once again, theyre going to be exclusive to owners of Vessel of Hatred.This obviously isnt accidental. Indeed, Diablo boss Rod Fergusson told Polygon that the plan is to continue offering bonuses of this nature to anyone who bought the expansion. Fergusson didnt directly reference Runewords in the interview, so its possible more rewards are on the way, though I dont imagine Blizzard would want to widen the gap between owners and non-owners of the expansion.The bigger reason one would want to buy Vessel of Hatred, of course, should be whats actually included in the expansion, such as the (currently meta-breaking) Spiritborn class, the new explorable zone, the game's first raid, and of course all the narrative content.Blizzard will very likely host one last livestream prior to the launch of Season 7 to clarify any remaining details, but dont count on much being kept under wraps. The patch 2.1 PTR will, for the first time, also include seasonal content.

Image: KonamiFollowing multiple official game reveals, it looks like the full list of titles included in Konami's Yu-Gi-Oh! Early Days Collection may have been leaked.As highlighted by Nintendeal on social media, the game's Switch box art appears to have been revealed ahead of schedule and it shows off the 14 games included. Here's the full rundown:- Duel Monsters- Duel Monsters II: Dark Duel Stories- Monster Capsule GB- Dark Duel Stories- Duel Monsters 4: Battle of Great Duelist- Dungeon Dice Monsters- The Eternal Duelist Soul- Duel Monsters 6 Expert 2- The Sacred Cards- Reshef of Destruction- Worldwide Edition: Stairway to the Destined Duel- World Championship Tournament 2004- Destiny Board Traveler- 7 Trials to Glory: World Championship Tournament 2005Subscribe to Nintendo Life on YouTube786kWatch on YouTube In October, Konami confirmed the Early Days Collection would arrive for Switch on 27th February 2025, with pre-orders now available at select retailers. This collection was originally revealed earlier this year. Update: Confirmed for the WestWhat are your thoughts about this possible leaked line up? Let us know in the comments.[source x.com]Related GamesSee AlsoShare:00 Liam is a news writer and reviewer for Nintendo Life and Pure Xbox. He's been writing about games for more than 15 years and is a lifelong fan of Mario and Master Chief. Hold on there, you need to login to post a comment...Related ArticlesMario & Luigi's Future In Doubt As A Potential Sony Acquisition EmergesUpdate: Kadokawa acknowledges Sony's offerLatest 'Switch 2' Rumour Suggests Nintendo Is Preparing For An Enormous LaunchInitial shipments could dwarf previous systemsNew Switch Emulator Devs Are Jumping Through Hoops To Avoid A Nintendo TakedownNinjas in 3... 2... 1...Super Mario Party Jamboree Version 1.1.1 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch NotesAn update to online play